Steve Cellar
New Member
- May 27, 2022
- 19
- Boat Info
- 1989 Sundancer 250 da
- Engines
- 7.4L Mercruiser with Bravo 1 outdrive
Not my first boat, but first "older" boat. I have an 89 Sea Ray Sundancer 250 DA. It has a Mercuiser 7.4 w/ Bravo 1 out-drive. I purchased the boat this past year, but have been restoring it cosmetically in a few areas and generally cleaning it up. It was not in the water this year except for a water test, but now winterized (I live in Ohio). In the spring I'm planning on changing the oil and filter, plugs, lower unit oil, and anodes to start with. Gonna buy the necessary tools and supplies over the winter so I'm ready.
The gentleman I purchased the boat from was a mechanic and he did a lot of the general maintenance himself on the boat. The boat currently runs great and starts easy...I just want to keep it that way.
I'm curious:
- what type of oil evacuator you guys use as I've seen all types and read good and bad about most of them. Hand pump vs. battery.....brand..cost, experience....etc.
- should I use a 25w-40 synthetic, or no need?
- any advise on filter
- what brand of plugs to use
Up to this point I was going to get the anodes from BoatZincs unless someone has a better suggestion. The current anodes are basically gone. I'm third owner of the boat. The guy I bought it from trailered it every time, but I'll be water slipping boat.
Thanks for any input.
Steve
The gentleman I purchased the boat from was a mechanic and he did a lot of the general maintenance himself on the boat. The boat currently runs great and starts easy...I just want to keep it that way.
I'm curious:
- what type of oil evacuator you guys use as I've seen all types and read good and bad about most of them. Hand pump vs. battery.....brand..cost, experience....etc.
- should I use a 25w-40 synthetic, or no need?
- any advise on filter
- what brand of plugs to use
Up to this point I was going to get the anodes from BoatZincs unless someone has a better suggestion. The current anodes are basically gone. I'm third owner of the boat. The guy I bought it from trailered it every time, but I'll be water slipping boat.
Thanks for any input.
Steve